How Would the Endocrine and Nervous Systems Respond to an Individual

question 48

Multiple Choice

How would the endocrine and nervous systems respond to an individual touching a hot stove?

• A) sending signals that pull the invidiual's hand away
• B) sending signals that cause the release of epinephrine
• C) sending signals that cause the release of norepinephrine
• D) sending signals that cause the individual to move his/her whole body away
• E) the endocrine and nervous systems would cause an individual to do all of these things

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Definitions:

Stroma

The supportive framework of a biological cell, tissue, or organ, often referring to the connective, functional tissue of an organ as opposed to its parenchyma.

Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, responsible for producing energy through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

Cytoskeleton

Internal framework of the cell, consisting of microtubules, actin filaments, and intermediate filaments.

Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions necessary for the cell's life, such as mitochondria and chloroplasts.